Human Growth and Development / Unit 17 HGD 2416 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Individualism, Collectivism and Death
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The idea
Individualistic cultures stress patient autonomy and choice at life's end; collectivistic cultures stress group decisions, consensus and trust in authority.
In practice
The Japanese custom of omakase, leaving medical decisions to experts, and families sometimes not telling a patient they are dying.
Where people slip
These are cultural tendencies, not rules; individuals within any culture differ.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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